Residential and Commercial Drafting

Code	5750
Diploma	DVS
Sector	Buildings and Public Works
Length of training	1800 hours
Approximate duration in months	16 months
Number of credits	120
Status	Program approved in 2001.

This program is offered in French:
5250 - Dessin de bâtiment

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Program Objectives

To develop in the students the competencies required to integrate harmoniously into the school and work environments, to use computer software and hardware related to computer assisted drafting, to produce sketches and use a drafting table, to produce architectural drawings, to produce structural drawings, to produce mechanical construction drawings and electrical plans, to carry out various tasks on construction sites and to estimate quantities.

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
755-002	Apply concepts of health and safety on construction sites	30	2
825-011	Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process	15	1
825-211	Use job search techniques	15	1
825-258	Enter the work force	120	8
825-262	Use a computer	30	2
825-273	Draft architectural components	45	3
825-287	Use the basic functions of drafting software applications	105	7
825-297	Produce drawings of architectural objects	105	7
825-308	Produce architectural plans for a single-family dwelling	120	8
825-315	Use the advanced functions of drafting software applications	75	5
825-324	Produce reinforced concrete drawings	60	4
825-332	Record construction site data	30	2
825-346	Research information related to plumbing	90	6
825-356	Produce plumbing plans	90	6
825-362	Draw wall sections and detail drawings	30	2
825-372	Estimate quantities of materials and equipment	30	2
825-384	Produce steel structure assembly drawings	60	4
825-398	Produce structural steel shop drawings	120	8
825-408	Produce architectural plans for a multi-family dwelling	120	8
825-413	Research information related to electricity	45	3
825-423	Produce electrical plans	45	3
825-437	Produce presentation drawings	105	7
825-446	Research information related to ventilation	90	6
825-457	Produce ventilation plans	105	7
825-468	Produce commercial building plans	120	8
		1800	120

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree
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Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
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Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instruction		Second language		Mathematics
Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth	Adults	Youth
ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3)	632-306 ou (630-316)	-	-	MTH-3053-2 ou (MTH-3016-2)	563-306 ou (568-314)

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Montérégie

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Collège Milestone

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Collège Milestone	RD1	-	D/E	Continuous entry

New Frontiers SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Nova Career Centre	5750F25D		D	Aug. 18th, 2025
	RAC-DRAFT		D	Continuous entry

Montréal

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Collège Herzing

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Collège Herzing	—	—	—	—

Lester-B.-Pearson SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	D/E	Start Date
Career Development Services	DRAFT 2021	D/E	Continuous entry
Place Cartier Vocational Centre	DR250218	D	Feb. 18th, 2025
Verdun Adult and Career Centre	D250919	D	Sept. 19th, 2025
	D260112	D	Jan. 12th, 2026
	D260520	D	May 20th, 2026
	D250122	D	Jan. 22nd, 2025

Outaouais

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Western Québec SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Western Québec Career Centre	Jan. 2025		D	Jan. 7th, 2025
	Sept. 2025		D	Sept. 2nd, 2025

Architectural Draftsperson

A building design draftsperson draws plans for family residences and apartment buildings, plans for steel and concrete structures or plans for building systems (plumbing, ventilation and electricity) using software, according to specifications or sketches drafted by an architect. This is a stimulating job that requires resourcefulness and attention to detail. A job as an architectural draftsperson or technical illustrator is suitable for people with drawing, numeracy and geometry skills.